Camera strap (Page 3): Please provide more information on the strap you mention, including a link, if possible. I do like these straps, but not the tripos socket attachment. Thanks.

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Sep 23, 2016 12:03:24 #

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

DaveC wrote:

Black Rapid has a strap that attaches to the camera lugs instead of the 1/4-20 on the bottom. This leaves it free for a clamp or whatever. They also use a different quick-release instead of the usual two-prong, it's not going to break.

Please provide more information on the strap you mention, including a link, if possible. I do like these straps, but not the tripos socket attachment. Thanks. Chris.

Sep 23, 2016 12:09:13 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

I do not do straps for carrying - only as a tether for my bodypod. I recommend and use a holster and wide belt system like the Tamrac one.

Sep 23, 2016 12:12:46 #

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

crphoto8 wrote:

Hi all, br br I'm looking for a replacement of th... (show quote)

Black Rapid straps are great. I went to Op/Tech when I got my a6300 because it is light, but the Black Rapid worked on my D7100. I loved it.

Sep 23, 2016 12:16:05 #

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

I use Peak Design for one main reason. The Peak Design strap connects to your camera on 2 points which allows me to position my camera the way I want it to handle. I use an over the left shoulder and position the camera on my right side in a way that when I reach down to grasp the camera body I am always picking it up in the proper position in my hand. This is harder to do in some cases if your strap only connects to one point on your camera.

Sep 23, 2016 12:30:21 #

marty wild Loc: England

crphoto8 wrote:

Hi all, br br I'm looking for a replacement of th... (show quote)

Check out a spider belt I never go out with out mine I love it

Sep 23, 2016 12:54:06 #

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

This is what I use. A Swiss Arca plate with 1/4" threaded 1/4-20 fastener mounted to the bottom of all camera bodies, a Swiss Arca Clamp with threaded 1/4-20 hole to screw in the Black Rapid strap so that the strap can be quickly used on any Swiss Arca plate that is attached to any of your camera bodies or lens feet that have a short or long plate and this distributes the load at the bottom of the camera body putting less stress on the single tripod mounting hole.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/738106-REG/Black_Rapid_RRS_1BB_RS_Sport_Extreme_Sport_Strap.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-Screw-Quick-Release-Plate-Arca-Swiss-Canon-Nikon-Sony-Pentax-Olympus-Fuji-/200938371391?hash=item2ec8dc393f:m:mMuEm0H43TsbKn9SGauzHPw

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Andoer-Screw-Knob-Quick-Release-Clamp-Suits-for-Arca-Swiss-fr-38mm-QR-Plat-Black-/141618907146?hash=item20f925080a:g:CjsAAOSwBLlVFgM4

crphoto8 wrote:

Hi all, br br I'm looking for a replacement of th... (show quote)

Sep 23, 2016 13:46:23 #

louparker Loc: Scottsdale, AZ

crphoto8 wrote:

Hi all, br br I'm looking for a replacement of th... (show quote)

This topic has been discussed time and time again in previous postings -- I simply do not understand why people don't run a simple search for previous discussions before starting yet another discussion.

Sep 23, 2016 21:40:53 #

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

I drive 2 + hr also to a store. But to me it is worth it. Get what I can use.

Sep 23, 2016 23:20:03 #

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"What would you recommend based on your experience?"
Sam much depends on your aggregate kit weight and typical genre...
In the studio I don't use a strap of any kind... it would just be in the way...
On location light kit? A black Op/Tech Envy Strap... it's comfortable, has quick disconnects and no logo...
On location long glass (i.e. shooting soccer matches) the Black Rapid RS-7 since my 300mm f/2.8 weights nearly 3kg and the RS-7 can take that abuse... btw, if you are shooting wildlife be certain to get the coated D-Ring so you won't freak out the critters with metallic clanking noise.

Food for thought... If you attend professional sporting events you'll quickly notice that the RS-7 is heavily represented...
It is an industry standard heavy duty sling that simply works... A proverbial classic that is well worth price of admission...

As for looking good? Can't help you there...
Albeit might keep in mind that in fashion form trumps function however for professional usage function is everything...

Hope this helps...

Sep 23, 2016 23:41:53 #

NoSocks Loc: quonochontaug, rhode island

I bought a Carry Speed at Photo Expo a couple of years ago and I still can swear by it. A plate attaches to the tripod mount and has other holes to attach the strap. This offsets the strap from the tripod mount and the offsetting locks the tripod screw making it virtually impossible to fail. You can also attach your tripod quick-release plate to the Carry Speed plate so mounting your camera on your tripod is easy. Was that clear or utterly confusing?

Sep 24, 2016 03:35:09 #

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Here's another vote for OpTech. I've been using them for many years.

I'd add that Canon Professional Services' giveaway straps are also OpTech (with CPS logo imprinted on them).

Sep 24, 2016 06:05:23 #

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

amfoto1 wrote:

Here's another vote for OpTech. I've been using them for many years.

I'd add that Canon Professional Services' giveaway straps are also OpTech (with CPS logo imprinted on them).

They are the Pro Strap and fit my shoulder so well and they can be equipped with a strap extender for when we need to add from clothing.

J. R.

Sep 24, 2016 09:46:24 #

Paris Hanson

Just bought a Peak Designs strap, works great, love the quick disconnect, looks great

Sep 24, 2016 11:01:58 #

drivered Loc: Capital District, NY

Thank you.

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